Consultation responses

We respond to consultations so that we can influence and advocate for improvements in child health in all four UK nations. We work with members and children and young people to ensure our responses are accurate and in line with the latest evidence.

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Statutory guidance for information sharing duty - consultation response

In July 2026, RCPCH responded to the Department for Education (DfE) consultation on the proposed statutory guidance for the information sharing duty introduced in the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act. Our response focuses on the need for clear, consistent and practical guidance that supports pro...

Health policy

Safeguarding

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Screen use by children aged 5 to 16 - consultation response

In June 2026, RCPCH responded to a Department for Education (DfE) call for evidence on screen use by children and young people aged 5–16 years. Our response draws on the views of more than 250 children and young people, alongside evidence gathered from paediatricians across the UK.

Digital health

Health policy

Wellbeing for children and young people

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Reforming the GMC legislative framework - consultation response

In June 2026, RCPCH responded to the Department for Health and Social Care's consultation on reforming the General Medical Council (GMC) framework.

Workforce

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Transition from child to adult health services - consultation response

In May 2026, RCPCH responded to the UK Parliament’s Health and Social Care Committee non-inquiry session (used to revisit previous inquiry topics or take evidence on a topical matter), ‘The transition from child to adult health and social care services’. This is conducting an evaluation – independen...

Health policy

Transition to adult

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Online harms are impacting children in hospital clinics - evidence submission from paediatricians, children and young people

In May 2026, RCPCH responded to a Department for Science, Innovation and Technology call for evidence, Growing up in the online world: a national consultation. The evidence gathered will be considered by the UK government to help decide their next steps on introducing greater protections for childre...

Public affairs and campaigning

Wellbeing for children and young people

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Child Protection Authority in England - consultation response

In March 2026 we responded to a Department for Education consultation on proposals for a Child Protection Authority.

Child protection

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Early years screen time and usage: consultation response

In February 2026, we responded to a Department for Education consultation on screen time usage for the under 5’s age group. The evidence gathered will be considered by the DfE Early years screen time advisory group when producing new parental guidance on screen time and usage for early years (0-5 ye...

Health policy

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Proposed changes to Welsh Government statistics outputs - consultation response

In February 2026, we responded to a Welsh Government consultation on proposed changes to a number of statistical outputs, including some health and care releases.

Data

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Future of Healthcare Education in Wales - consultation response

In November 2025, we responded to a Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) consultation on how it educates and trains the NHS workforce in Wales.

Paediatric training

Workforce

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10 Year Workforce Plan - evidence submission

In November 2025, we responded to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) call for evidence to inform the development of the 10 Year Workforce Plan.

Health policy

Public affairs and campaigning

Workforce